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Patent CA-2459736-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUCKLAND JASON EDWARD
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: This invention is an elasticized fabric ring designed to hug a bottle, glass or tumbler, as to have the bottle, glass or tumbler become easily identified under low-lit conditions by its user. Various means of personalizing the product make it ideal for individuals who wish to take steps to identify his or her bottle or glass as their own when in a busy public setting.   This product is designed as a personal identification tool, while also being a promotional tool by adding corporate logo's, special hobby or sports symbols, or any other means of personalizing the unit that a consumer may choose or prefer.   At the time of this application there was no product discovered for the specific purpose this product is designed for.
Patent CA-2460038-A1 (CA)
Title: Veneer clipper anvil roll jacket and related methodology
Inventor: HARDS JOHN E
IPC: B27L5/08
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: Wear-replaceable resilient cover structure, or jacket, for the known-diameter cylindrical surface of an elongate, known-length anvil roll in a veneer clipper. The cover structure includes an elongate, internal, tubular, cylindrical armature having inside and outside diameters which are each larger than an anvil roll's surface's known diameter, and an elongate, tubular, cylindrical resiliency sleeve which embeddedly receives, and is stabilized by, the armature. The sleeve possesses inside and outside diameters which are, respectively, less than and greater than those of the armature, and the sleeve's inside diameter is sized to promote non-bonding, resistive slide-on/slide-off fitment of the armature-stabilized sleeve relative to a clipper anvil roll's cylindrical surface.
Patent CA-2461719-A1 (CA)
Title: Reinforcement binding machine, reel, and method of detecting rotation of reel
Inventor: KUSAKARI ICHIRO
IPC: E04G21/12
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A reinforcement binding machine capable of detecting, by the rotation of a reel, that wire on the reel is consumed and the reel, the reinforcement binding machine wherein an interrupter (45) is installed in the cassette case (40) of a binding machine body (21), a cover (46) is rotatably held on a reel mounting shaft (43), an opening part (47) is formed in the cover (46), a projection (53) is formed on the reel (41) and fitted into the opening part (47), and a color with a lightness different from that of the cover (46) is applied to the projection (53) to detect the rotation of the reel (41) by the interrupter (45).
Patent CA-2462340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUDRADE MOHAMMED
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: Méthode de conception d'un trépan dans une formation terrestre, qui consiste à définir les paramètres pour une simulation du forage au trépan dans une formation terrestre, dans laquelle les paramètres comprennent au moins des paramètres de conception du trépan; exécuter la simulation définie; obtenir les forces radiales découlant de l'exécution de la simulation définie; appliquer un critère aux forces radiales obtenues; et ajuster un des paramètres de conception du trépan en réponse aux critères appliqués.
Patent CA-2466448-A1 (CA)
Title: A medicament delivery assembly with a pulse valve
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE PHILIP
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: There is described a medicament delivery assembly which comprises mouthpiece (8) provided with an air amplifier (12) and a primer source (1,4), wherein the mouthpiece (8) and the air amplifier (12) are each is connected to the primer source (1,4) via an actuatable valve (6); the air amplifier (6) is also provided with a medicament extraction tube such that when the actuatable valve (6) is opened then the primer source (4) is activated and causes air to flow to the air amplifier (4). There is also described a method of administering a medicament which comprises the use of such a medicament delivery assembly.
Patent CA-2466850-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring polarization-mode dispersion
Inventor: XIAO GAOZHI
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: Polarization-mode dispersion (PMD) of an optical device, i.e. fiber or component is effected by launching a first pump laser beam of a fixed wavelength, a probe laser beam with a second fixed wavelength and a second pump laser beam having a variable wavelength and a polarization direction orthogonal to the other two beams into an optical device to generate three output signals which are input into a semiconductor optical amplifier to generate flour-wave mixing (FWM) products. The average PMD of the device is computed by measuring the power of the FWM products versus the wavelength of the second pump laser beam.
Patent CA-2467090-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyolefin composition with improved abrasion resistance
Inventor: BERTA DOMINIC A
IPC: C08L23/10
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A composition comprising: (I) 55 to 95% by weight of an heterophasic polyolefin composition comprising 8 to 50% by weight of a crystalline propylene polymer fraction and 50 to 92% by weight of an elastomeric propyle ne fraction; (II) 2 to 20% by weight of an oxidized polyethylene wax having an acid number of 5 to 35 mg KOHIg, a molecular weight Mn of 1,000 to 100,000, and a melting point comprised between 92~C and 140~C; and (III) 3 to 25% by weight of a styrene block copolymer.
Patent CA-2469502-A1 (CA)
Title: Appareil photo modulaire a composants reutilisables
Inventor: SULLIVAN SCOTT L
IPC: G03B17/00
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil photo simple comprenant deux composants principaux, un large ensemble lentille et une cartouche de cassette de film arrière. Ledit ensemble lentille comprend essentiellement tous les composants dudit appareil photo, à l'exception du film, et de la pile et peut être facilement accroché sur une cartouche de cassette de film. Lors d'un enlèvement forcé, ledit ensemble lentille est conçu pour résister, alors que la cartouche de cassette de film est détruite, tout en prévenant l'utilisateur pour le rembobinage du film. Lesdits ensembles lentilles peuvent comprendre une pluralité de caractéristiques et d'effets, notamment des filtres rétractables et des modificateurs, des flashs, des effets sonores, et des lentilles distordantes de manière sélective. Des magasins interchangeables de films peuvent être fournis à des détaillants ou des centres de traitement de films, ceci permettant une remise à neuf dudit appareil photo renvoyé au détaillant, au lieu de rassembler et de transporter les unités usées vers l'usine pour qu'elles soient révisées, remballées, et redistribuées. Selon un mode de réalisation, ledit appareil photo comprend un bouton déclencheur pneumatique et un panneau de magasin à plaques qui assure une installation étanche à la lumière de ladite cassette de film.
Patent CA-2471064-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROSSETTI LUCA
IPC: B65D51/18
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: closure assembly, specifically designed for beverage cans, comprises a tang pivoted to a pivot pin rigid with a wall of the can at an opening portion, which can be removed for freeing an opening therefrom it is possible to pour the can contents, or directly drink the beverage, and being characterized in that the tang, pivoted to a pin rigid with the can wall, comprises an enlarged thickness portion, designed for reclosing the opening of the can.
Patent CA-2471956-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PERRE CHAD M
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible pouch (1) that is sealed (18, 20, 22, 24) on the sides (10, 12) to provide a space (14) therein for a product (16). On one end (28) of the pouch (1) may be a recloseable feature (30). A  patterned score line (50) may be provided on an end (28) of the pouch (1) for removing a sheath (150) disposed over the recloseable feature (30) thereby exposing the recloseable feature (30). The pouch (1) may be utilized for the storage of food products (16), such as cheese.
Patent CA-2472346-A1 (CA)
Title: Stabilisation de materiaux particulaires au moyen de suint
Inventor: RYAN DOUGLAS
IPC: C09K17/14
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: Cette invention concerne une composition aqueuse renfermant du suint et un tensioactif cationique ou non ionique qui peut être utilisé pour la stabilisation d'un vaste éventail de matériaux, notamment de matériaux utilisés pour les construction routières, les talus en terre, les tas de charbon, le sable meuble et les digues. On peut en améliorer les propriétés par ajout d'un un liant tel que du sulphonate de lignine.
Patent CA-2472605-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAIR JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F02K1/50
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne une tuyère d'échappement (28) de turboréacteur double flux comprenant un conduit de soufflante (40) défini entre une nacelle (32) et un capot central (30). Le conduit (40) comprend une sortie courbée (42) au niveau du bord arrière (44) de la nacelle (32). Un volet mobile (46) est disposé dans une partie secondaire du conduit de soufflante (40), la partie principale restante dudit conduit comprenant une zone d'écoulement constant. Le volet (46) peut passer d'une position rangée à une position déployée afin de réduire localement la zone d'écoulement à l'intérieur du conduit (40), ce qui atténue le bruit.
Patent CA-2474256-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for making orthotic insert, an orthotic insert, and a shoe comprising the orthotic insert
Inventor: BRANGER MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: A43B7/22
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: Described are foot orthotics that are designed to restore, reduce or elimina te foot, ankle, knee, hip and back pain by restoring natural gait, balance and posture by supporting and conditioning different arches under the foot. Thes e orthotics are made in a way that allows different areas of a unitary part to be custom made at different hardnesses by controlling the thickness and cros s- linking of the orthotic in that area. The parts are made of a chemical- resistant, water-resistant microcellular closed cell material. The orthotics can be made in a variety of overall average stiffness by varying the amount of foaming agent and/or changing materials. These orthotics can also be made ve ry light weight by increasing the amount of foaming and can incorporate a cushioning device made with the same process. Also provided for are a shoe o r sandal including an orthotic of unitary construction, the orthotic being reheatable to conform partially to an individual's foot.
Patent CA-2478819-A1 (CA)
Title: Grinding process for plastic material and compositions therefrom
Inventor: ALLEN WILLIAM MAXWELL JR
IPC: C08J3/03
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for grinding a plastic material t o produce superfine particles and compositions, such as suspensions and dry powders, resulting from such process. Common ice is the abrasive for grindin g.
Patent CA-2480321-A1 (CA)
Title: Measuring device and method for reducing measuring errors
Inventor: STOCKINGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61B5/276
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for determining the inexact placement of measuring points on measuring sensors and for reducing measuring errors, whi ch result from the movement between the measuring points and the measuring sensors when measuring the most diverse quantities to be measured, with the aim of creating robust measuring systems for recording measured values under real or difficult conditions. The invention is characterized by: detecting whether and which sensor elements are covered and thus in contact with the point to be measured; tracking and/or adapting the sensor elements so that t he contact is not interrupted even during movements, and; the resilient arrangement of the contacts for constantly maintaining the mechanical bearin g pressure when measuring the electrical skin resistance. The measurement data are processed further by software that determines the area of contact from t he signals of the device and from the knowledge of the arrangement of the measuring elements, and uses the completely covered sensor elements determin ed thereby in order to conduct measurements with the fewest possible number of errors.
Patent CA-2483410-A1 (CA)
Title: Installation for microwave heating of a product held in containers
Inventor: GERMAIN ALAIN
IPC: B65G15/58
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: The invention concerns an installation comprising a microwave heating statio n (14) having means for applying microwaves and a support (10) adapted to support the containers (12) in the heating station. The support (10) include at least one area for containers (20) delimited by the surface (10A) of the support and by a metal band (24A, 24b) fixed on the support. The area (20) i s designed to support a container (12) whereof the base rests on the support surface (10A) and whereof the side wall (12b) is enclosed by the band. The support can be a conveyor bringing the containers into the heating station.< /SDOAB>
Patent CA-2488649-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KREUTER RUEDIGER
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a protective coating for documents such as a passport, an identification card, or plastic cards such as credit cards, access cards, etc., which is highly resistant to abrasion while having as little influence as possible on the structure of the substrate, i.e. which keeps flexible substrates flexible, and can be applied prior to the document being individualized. The inventive document comprises a flexible or rigid substrate made of a textile material, paper, and/or plastic, particularly film-type or card-type plastic, and a protective coating and is characterized by the fact that said protective coating is less than 0.02 mm thick and is deposited on the substrate particularly from the gas phase and/or plasma phase.
Patent CA-2488767-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAVORITO ANTHONY R
IPC: A63H33/26
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: An accessory device for use with at least one toy vehicle is provided, wherein the accessory device includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first passageway configured to permit the toy vehicle to pass entirely through the first housing. The first housing may further include a second passageway configured to permit the toy vehicle to completely pass through the first housing. A sensor may be positioned along the first passageway, the second passageway, or both. The sensor maybe configured to detect the passage of the toy vehicle through. the passageway and activate a sensory output generating device. The accessory device further includes a second housing attachable to the first housing and includes a passageway configured to permit the toy vehicle to pass entirely through the second housing.
Patent CA-2488843-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for handling and racking pipes
Inventor: WRIGHT MONTE N
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: An apparatus for handling pipes in a derrick and racking the pipes on a pipe racking assembly mounted on the derrick is provided to improve the stability of transferring pipes during a round trip operation. The apparatus includes a rotatable gate assembly mounted on the pipe racking assembly. The rotatable gate assembly includes a collar rotatably mounted to a first end of a shaft and an arm pivotably and rotatably mounted on a second end of the shaft. The collar defines a gate for securing an upper portion of the pipe stand. A first securing means mounted to a second end of the arm secures the mid-portion of the pipe stand and a second securing means mounted to the first securing means secures the lower portion of the pipe stand. After the arm secures the pipe stand from the derrick, a drive mechanism mounted to the shaft rotates the rotatable gaze assembly such that the arm may rack the pipe on the pipe racking assembly.
Patent CA-2488985-A1 (CA)
Title: Compact compressors and refrigeration systems
Inventor: COFFEY DONALD L
IPC: F04C18/344
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: Compact compressors and refrigeration systems that can be used to cool computers, servers, and other electronic equipment. Each compact compressor or refrigeration system includes a compact, substantially enclosed hermitic housing having a simple geometry profile, such as a rectilinear profile, which enables the compact compressor or refrigeration system to be easily inserted within a slot, for example, of an electronic component such as a computer server. In one embodiment, a compact compressor is provided, which includes a motor-compressor unit within the housing, including a stator, a rotor disposed interiorly of the stator, and a compressor mechanism disposed interiorly of the rotor to provide a compact profile. In another embodiment, the housing includes the foregoing compact motor-compressor unit, and further includes a condenser formed within one of the walls of the housing and an evaporator formed within another wall of the housing such that the housing defines a completely contained, compact refrigeration system. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the housing may include only one of the condenser and evaporator, with the other of the condenser and evaporator configured as a modular component which is attached to the housing.
Patent CA-2490247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HANDA PAUL Y
IPC: C08J9/12
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un mélange d'agents de gonflement servant à fabriquer des mousses polyoléfiniques comprenant de l'isopentane et au moins un agent de co-gonflement. Cet agent de co-gonflement est soit un agent de co-gonflement physique dont le point d'ébullition est inférieur à 28 ·C, soit un agent de co-gonflement chimique, soit des combinaisons de ces derniers. Ledit mélange d'agents de gonflement comprend moins d'environ 99 % en mole d'isopentane.
Patent CA-2490450-A1 (CA)
Title: Retractable shower support
Inventor: CANCIAN DANNY
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A retractable shower support (A), typically a retractable shower chair, for moving an invalid in and out of a shower, wherein the retractable shower support (A) includes (i) at least a pair of elongate frame members (C), (D), connected to one another by a hinge mechanism such that each elongate frame member (C), (D) is adapted to be pivoted about the hinge mechanism between a stowed position and an erected position and whereby, when in the erected position, the upper surfaces of the elongate frame members are aligned in the same plane and at least one of the pair of elongate frame members is adapted to extend into a shower cavity, (ii) a platform (23) slidably mounted to an upper surface of the elongate frame members (C), (D) to enable the platform (23) to be slid back and forth along the elongate frame members (C), (D), and (iii) an invalid support means (B) mounted to an upper surface of the platform (23), wherein the invalid support means (B) is adapted to be moved from an upright position when in use, and in a lowermost position when not in use. When the elongate frame members (C), (D) are in an erected position and the invalid support means (B) is in the upright position, an invalid positioned on the invalid support means (B) is adapted to be slid back forth along the elongate frame members (C), (D) so as to be moved in to and out of the shower cavity. The retractable shower support (A) is adapted to be stowed, when not in use, by lowering the invalid support means (B) to a lowermost position and the elongate frame members (C), (D) folded in half about the hinge mechanism for storing and transportation of the retractable shower support (A).
Patent CA-2491550-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRATT JIM
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A guard rail system fabricated from standard-sized components, preferably extruded, comprises balusters fastened to a lower rail and to an upper retainer at fixed intervals. The balusters are provided with central bores for receiving fasteners such as screws through predrilled holes in the upper retainer and lower rail. A hand rail is slip-fitted over the upper retainer in locking relation, to provide integrated guard rail sections. Guard rail sections so assembled are fastened to end posts, preferably using mounting brackets having a flanged arm which nests in grooves or recesses in the upper retainer and lower rail to provide a safe, secure and aesthetically appealing guard rail.
Patent CA-2492051-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAUPERT GARNER T JR
IPC: C12Q1/26
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: La présente invention porte sur un procédé visant à identifier un agent (tel qu'un peptide, une petite molécule) qui modifie (partiellement, complètement) l'activité (fonction, expression) de HIF. Selon un mode de réalisation, le procédé destiné à identifier un agent qui modifie (inhibe, améliore) l'activité de HIF consiste à mettre en contact une molécule dans le mécanisme d'action biosynthétique de HIF (par ex., un précurseur de HIF tel qu'un précurseur stéroïde; une enzyme) avec un agent à évaluer et déterminer si l'activité de la molécule (fonction, expression) est modifiée en présence de l'agent par comparaison à l'activité de la molécule en l'absence de l'agent. L'invention porte également sur un procédé de traitement au moyen de ces agents et sur des procédés de surveillance du mécanisme d'action biosynthétique de G-strophantoside/HIF. L'invention porte notamment sur des agents, des traitements et des diagnostics de maladies telles que l'hypertension et l'insuffisance cardiaque.
Patent CA-2494270-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRY DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: Administration of an irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor such as CI-1033 in combination with one or more other antineoplastic agent(s), or ionizing radiation is synergistic for treating cancer.
Patent CA-2498554-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JIA JIANCHU
IPC: H04N1/407
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of adjusting the gray scale response of a first scanner and a second scanner so that the two gray scale responses more closely match one another. The method includes the step of providing a first scanner that has a gray scale response upon scanning a target. Also, a second scanner is provided that has a gray scale response up on scanning the target that is adjustable. The gray scale response of the first scanner is measured upon the scanning of the target. Also, the gray scale response of the second scanner is measured upon scanning the target. Additionally, the gray scale response of the second scanner is adjusted in order to more closely match the gray scale response of the first scanner.</S DOAB>
Patent CA-2500611-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRACASSI PHILIP
IPC: B22D41/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A method of removing a metal sticker from a metal slag pot ladle. A step is taken of injecting cryogenic freezing gases into the ladle, while taking care to avoid contact of the freezing gases with interior walls of the ladle. A step is then taken of lowering a temperature of the metal sticker until the metal sticker shrinks and pulls away from the interior walls of the ladle.
Patent CA-2502578-A1 (CA)
Title: Closing device
Inventor: BERTHON FRANCIS
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: This device for closing an opening includes a frame (4) that delimits a pass-through access opening (10) suitable for receiving a cover (6) and which includes a frame hinge knuckle (18). The frame hinge knuckle (18) includes a hinge surface (38) and a pass-through hinge knuckle opening (40). The frame (4) has an exterior side and an interior side. The device also includes an inserted plug (52) positioned in a recess (50) of the frame hinge knuckle (18) located on the inner side of the hinge surface (38) and which makes the inner side of the frame hinge knuckle (18) appreciably sealed off from the outside.     Application to manholes.